20.01 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the City Manager.

20.02 APPOINTMENT.

The Council shall, by majority vote of the entire Council at a regular meeting, appoint a Manager to serve at the discretion of the Council. Such appointment must be made on the basis of qualifications and not on the basis of political affiliation.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.6 & 372.13[4])

20.03 COMPENSATION.

The Manager shall receive such annual salary as the Council shall from time to time determine by resolution.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])

20.04 CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR.

The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[1])

20.05 POWERS AND DUTIES.

The City Manager shall exercise the following powers and duties:

1.   City Laws. Supervise enforcement and execution of City laws.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2a])

2.   Council Meetings. Attend all meetings of the Council unless excused by the Mayor.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2b])

3.   Recommendations. Recommend to the Council such measures as the Manager may deem necessary or expedient for the good government and welfare of the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2c])

4.   Supervision. Supervise the official conduct of all officers of the City who are appointed by the City Manager, and take active control of the police, fire, engineering and public works departments of the City.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2d])

5.   Contracts. Supervise the performance of all contracts for work to be done for the City, make all purchases of material and supplies, and see that such material and supplies are received, and are of the quality and character called for by the contract.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2e])

6.   Property and Improvements. Supervise the construction, improvement, repair, maintenance, and management of all City property, capital improvements, and undertakings of the City, including the making and preservation of all surveys, maps, plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates for capital improvements, except property, improvements and undertakings managed by a utility board of trustees.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2f])

7.   Cooperation. Cooperate with any administrative agency or board of trustees.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2g])

8.   Streets and Solid Waste. Be responsible for the cleaning, sprinkling, and lighting of streets, alleys, and public places, and the collection and disposal of waste.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2h])

9.   Licenses and Permits. Provide for and cause records to be kept of the issuance and revocation of licenses and permits authorized by City law.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2i])

10.   Advise Council. Keep the Council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City, and of its future needs.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2j])

11.   Budget. Prepare and submit to the Council annually the required budgets.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2k])

12.   Accounting. Conduct the business affairs of the City and cause accurate records to be kept by modern and efficient accounting methods.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[21])

13.   Financial Reports. Make to the Council not later than the second Monday of each month an itemized financial report in writing, showing the receipts and disbursements for the preceding month. Copies of financial reports must be available at the Clerk’s office for public distribution.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2m])

14.   Administrative Assistants. Appoint administrative assistants, with the approval of the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3a])

15.   Employees. Employ, reclassify, or discharge all employees (except the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, City Attorney, and Police Chief) and fix their compensation, subject to Council approval policies, civil service provisions and Chapter 35C of the Code of Iowa.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3b])

16.   Appointments. Appoint or employ persons to fill all places for which no other mode of appointment is provided, and administer oaths of office.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3c and 3b])

17.   Dismissal of Employees. Suspend or discharge summarily any officer, appointee, or employee that the Manager has power to appoint or employ, subject, however to civil service provisions and the provisions of Chapter 35C of the Code of Iowa, except that any administrative assistants to the Manager shall hold office at the Manager’s discretion.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3d])

18.   Investigations. Summarily and without notice, investigate the affairs and conduct of any department, agency, officer, or employee under the Manager’s supervision, and compel the production of evidence and attendance of witnesses.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3e])

19.   Oaths. Administer oaths.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[3f])

20.   Operations and Organizations. Continuously study the City’s operating procedures, organizations, and facilities and recommend fiscal and other policies to the Council whenever necessary.

21.   Inform Council. Keep the Council informed on the progress of its programs and status of its policies.

22.   Coordination. Coordinate and direct all municipal services provided through the various departments.

23.   Planning. Assist the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission in the carrying out of the comprehensive plan and assist in all other forms of planning within the City government.

24.   Boards and Commissions. Carry on the management of any present board or commission if such board or commission is abolished or ceases to exist.

25.   Other. Perform other duties at the Council’s direction.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.8[2o])